Morgan Carter

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including Harlem Holiday Lights, Gotham Gala, New York Bartender Week, Friendsgiving Comedy Night, the Fetish Film Screening, awesome free events in NYC! For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

The holidays seem to start earlier and fly by faster every year. One way to extend all that cheer and good will is to pack these fleeting weeks with all manner of topical activities. In addition to the classics like tree-peeping and light-looking, New York City has plenty of on-the-reindeer’s-nose holiday pop-up bars to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season—with spirits—throughout the most wonderful time of the year. RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to Christmas in New York

Dining out in New York City can be a labor of love. There are thousands of new and old restaurants to choose from, making reservations can seem like a sport or a game of chance and most of us want and need to spend our eating and drinking money wisely. That’s why Time Out New York spends days and nights haunting the city to highlight the very best in hospitality right now, and gently divert from the less-best. Peruse on through to choose your next favorite destination, and play along to see which newcomers become 2024’s top options.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and neighborhood favorite might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 50 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we’ve been to and want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  RECOMMENDED: NYC’s best bars right now Note: Many of the city’s best chefs, restaurants and concepts have been welcomed into the Time Out Market. Because that is the highest honor we can award, establishments related to the market have not been ranked here, but you can see them below.  Updated November 2024: We removed The Freakin Rican and Noreetuh and added Kisa and La Piraña Lechonera.  Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining.

Every drink seems ideal when you're at the perfect bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, rooftops send you soaring toward the clouds and cocktail destinations shake and stir myriad ingredients into ideally calibrated glassware—leaps above what you try to craft at home. The options are unending, the ice is nicer and you aren’t just drinking, you’re at the spot.  Whether you're dabbling in low-ABV libations, making your way through dedicated martini menus or collecting passwords for pseudo speakeasies, there is an ideal location for every taste, tolerance and occasion. Find them among the 50 best bars in NYC right now. Updated November 2024: We removed Elsa, Cecchi and Night of Joy. We added in Dante, Employees Only and Experimental Cocktail Club. 

It’s officially the depths of winter, and that means spending as little time as possible outdoors and as much time as possible being warm, cosy and preferably in pyjamas. And those long, wintery nights call for one thing: some good snacks, and a really good podcast. Luckily, we’ve got them coming out of our ears.  Whether you’re a grisly true crime guy or after something more chatty, there’s a podcast out there for you. And here at Time Out, we’ve been bingeing all of them to bring you the very best (and stop you wasting precious time). For giggles, celeb sightings, world history, investigative journalism and a hell of a lot more, here are our favourite podcasts out right now, picked by our editors. Happy listening! ️‍🔥 November 2024: We’ve just added a bunch of great podcasts to this list, including the gripping ‘Wrongly Accused’ and the hilarious chatty-comedy ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’. We update regularly with new releases, so check back for more podcast recommendations from the Time Out team.  RECOMMENDED:🎧 The best news podcasts🗞️ The best history podcasts🔪 The best true crime podcasts

NYC really is the city that never sleeps—even on Thanksgiving. (So much for all that turkey tryptophan we’ve been hearing about!) If you plan on taking in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or making your way through all the best things to do in NYC on Thanksgiving, you're also likely to work up an appetite. Luckily, some of NYC’s very best restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day, allowing both tourists and locals to score a coveted table. Most of the menus offer something at least turkey-ish, although this might be the time to start a new tradition (crispy duck tongue, anyone?). Remember, make your reservation now since spots at these favorites fill up fast. And if we can offer one last piece of advice: make sure to leave room for pie. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Thanksgiving in NYC

November 2024: We added Ariana Afghan Kebob, Sesamo and Yingtao. We removed Bird and Branch, Totto Ramen, Taboon, PRINT. and Gotham West Market. Situated between the chaos of Times Square and the rolling waters of the Hudson River is Hell’s Kitchen. Once a tough part of town, the neighborhood is now packed with restaurants and bars, both fine and hole-in the wall and a stretch of LGBTQ+ bars. Stroll up and down Manhattan’s westernmost avenues and you’ll have your pick of eating and drinking destinations, some of the best in NYC scattered among them. Hit these spots for a little slice of heaven in the ominously monikered neighborhood.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

More than 50,000 people will be running the NYC Marathon this year, moving with as much speed and oomph as they can muster for the iconic 26.2-mile race. But moving at a fast pace is nothing new to New Yorkers—we are always on the go, impatiently moving past slow walkers, briskly grabbing our coffees and walking with a slice in hand—always with the aim to get in and get out as quickly as possible, in a New York minute. This month, in honor of the NYC Marathon, we’re highlighting 20 NYC businesses that we love because they don’t keep us waiting. We’re in and out in a matter of minutes and with exactly what we want. To help highlight these spots, our cover star Jack Coyne, picked five of his favorite to-go spots, from a coffee shop to where he gets his running merch.  RECOMMENDED: Public Opinion’s Jack Coyne says running the NYC Marathon is all about loving NYC View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out New York (@timeoutnewyork)

Finally, Indian food is in control of its own story. Tired of pandering to Western tastes (butter chicken, we are talking to you), Indian restaurateurs are boldly exploring regional specialties of their homelands, and they are graciously inviting us for the ride. From fine dining to street snacks, these are the best Indian restaurants NYC has to offer.  In our most recent update, we added Bungalow, Semma, Junoon and Kanyakumari. Amma and Rahi have closed. RECOMMENDED: Find more of the best restaurants in NYC

The Lower East Side’s food scene is as diverse and dynamic as its history. Brushing up against Chinatown and Little Italy, it’s the sort of neighborhood where you can find the best New York deli just steps away from some of the city’s best sandwiches. Snack your way through some of the city’s best ice cream shops, order a slice of unparalleled pizza and soak in the living history of New York City one bite at a time.  This time, we added Kisa, Datz Deli and Dhamaka to the list thanks to their fabulous offerings. RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to Lower East Side

The West Village is teeming with some of the best Italian restaurants in New York City. First-rate Italian restaurants, espresso bars, gelaterias, and—of course—the best pizza shops, can all be found not too far from Washington Square Park. Simply put, it's hard to not run into a meatball here. And, when you're craving fresh-rolled rigatoni or traditional osso buco, there are plenty of options downtown. Ciao!  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

For Justin Lim, it all started with a noodle. Fifteen years ago when he was living in Los Angeles, he made a visit to Tsujita, a Tokyo import that focused on tsukemen. Translating to “dip noodles,” tsukemen is a popular dish in Japan served with two bowls: one, filled with a piping hot gravy-like broth, the other, a chewy, thick noodle made for soaking up as much broth as possible. With one taste, he fell in love—so much so that he and his friend, fellow chef Sean Lim, traveled to Japan to find the best in the country. Training under master chefs and tasting at up to 30 shops in a day, together they hunted for the perfect blend of noodles and broth to bring back home.  Finalizing their mix of noodles and broth, the duo opened their own tsukemen shop in L.A., Okiboru. With just a small location to work with, the restaurant specialized in only two noodle dishes: ramen and tsukemen. With noodles made onsite daily, the restaurant drew fans from far and wide, earning them a Michelin Bib Gourmand award in 2019. Unfortunately, the initial L.A. outpost closed during the pandemic.  But in 2023, the Okiburu concept came to New York with Okiboru House of Tsukemen in the Lower East Side. Of the noodles, Pete Wells of the New York Times said, “I have never had tsukemen noodles that cling to their sauce as well as Okiboru’s.” Even with just 30 seats inside, Lim estimates that they serve up to 600 to 700 servings a day. In March of this year, the group opened another hit in the East Village

Smash burgers are having a moment in New York and if we had to pinpoint where the trend started, all signs point to Smashed NYC. A viral hit in 2021, Smashed NYC has perfected the art of the smash burger, serving patties that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. But here, the made-to-order burger joint goes above and beyond your run-of-the-mill burger stand with scratch-made sauces and vegan options so all eaters can have a smashing good time.

From traditional powdered and glazed to chai masala and sriracha-infused varieties—plus a lineup of dipping sauces to match—Doughnuttery knows how to hit the spot. When owner Evan Feldman changed his career from finance to doughnut making in 2012, he made quite the impact with his bite-sized eats, opening locations across the country and, eventually, the world. Now, you can get these mini-doughnuts hot and fresh right here in Dumbo!

From traditional powdered and glazed to chai masala and sriracha-infused varieties—plus a lineup of dipping sauces to match—Doughnuttery knows how to hit the spot. When owner Evan Feldman changed his career from finance to doughnut making in 2012, he made quite the impact with his bite-sized eats, opening locations across the country and, eventually, the world. Now, you can get these mini-doughnuts hot and fresh right here in Dumbo!

For Justin Lim, it all started with a noodle. Fifteen years ago when he was living in Los Angeles, he made a visit to Tsujita, a Tokyo import that focused on tsukemen. Translating to “dip noodles,” tsukemen is a popular dish in Japan served with two bowls: one, filled with a piping hot gravy-like broth, the other, a chewy, thick noodle made for soaking up as much broth as possible. With one taste, he fell in love—so much so that he and his friend, fellow chef Sean Lim, traveled to Japan to find the best in the country. Training under master chefs and tasting at up to 30 shops in a day, together they hunted for the perfect blend of noodles and broth to bring back home.  Finalizing their mix of noodles and broth, the duo opened their own tsukemen shop in L.A., Okiboru. With just a small location to work with, the restaurant specialized in only two noodle dishes: ramen and tsukemen. With noodles made onsite daily, the restaurant drew fans from far and wide, earning them a Michelin Bib Gourmand award in 2019. Unfortunately, the initial L.A. outpost closed during the pandemic.  But in 2023, the Okiburu concept came to New York with Okiboru House of Tsukemen in the Lower East Side. Of the noodles, Pete Wells of the New York Times said, “I have never had tsukemen noodles that cling to their sauce as well as Okiboru’s.” Even with just 30 seats inside, Lim estimates that they serve up to 600 to 700 servings a day. In March of this year, the group opened another hit in the East Village

Smash burgers are having a moment in New York and if we had to pinpoint where the trend started, all signs point to Smashed NYC. A viral hit in 2021, Smashed NYC has perfected the art of the smash burger, serving patties that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. But here, the made-to-order burger joint goes above and beyond your run-of-the-mill burger stand with scratch-made sauces and vegan options so all eaters can have a smashing good time.

Found in the Market 57, Platform by the James Beard Foundation is a one-of-a-kind space. Its state-of-the-art show kitchen has featured the likes of Eric Ripert, Daniel Boulud and Marcus Samuelsson. But building on the foundation's mission, the hub acts as an educational space, hosting hands-on culinary and cocktail classes and conversations with cookbook authors. Peep the events calendar to see what's coming next.  

Sister bar to Dick & Jane’s Bar and Baby Jane’s, Dick & Jane’s BarRoom is a neighborhood hang. Full dinners can be had here, from Octopus a la Plancha to a Jerk Burger, and cocktails are stiff and adequately priced (especially if you hit up the late-night happy hour). Live music is a constant, so check out their IG to see what's playing next.  

For over a decade, award-winning singer Suzi Shelton has been creating music for kids, inviting them to dance, sing and explore the world around them. For Thanksgiving, she is coming to Time Out Market New York with Macaroni KID Brooklyn NW for a special holiday show. On Friday, November 22, Shelton will be playing a free concert at Time Out Market New York. Prepare to sing along, clap and move with your little ones. And it is a holiday show, so feel free to dress up your little turkey. Doors open at 10am, and the show starts promptly at 10:15am. Arrive early to get a front row spot!

Back in 2013, a drag queen named Shaquanda, the persona of Andrew Springer, was asked to perform at Bushwig, one of Bushwick's famed drag festivals. She said she would, only if she could incorporate food. For her performance, she handed out her hot sauce to audience members, a housemade blend of chilis, onion and ginger, pulled from her roots in Barbados. In this, she found a business. Now Shaquanda's Hot Pepper Sauce is sold in Whole Foods and The Heatonist and has been a regular feature on "Hot Ones." This month, Springer is bringing the heat to Bed Stuy for a spice-induced pop-up dinner.  On Tuesday, November 19, celebrate the beauty of heat with a pop-up dinner at Dick and Jane's Bar Room. Springer's three-course menu will showcase a range of sauces from the collection, from a sweet and fragrant mild heat found in the Burrata Salad with cardamom-infused hot honey to bright and pickled found in the Pan Roasted Chicken served with a Shaquanda’s Spicier Smoke yogurt sauce. Catering to all diets, the menu can be made vegetarian, vegan and even gluten-free. Reserve your spot and bring a little spice to your life.

Through his restaurants, Danji, Meju and Little Banchan Shop, chef Hooni Kim tells the story of Korea through food. Learn from the master at this intimate, kimchi-making workshop.  On November 24, Kim will host a hands-on class at Platform by The James Beard Foundation. There, Kim will walk attendees through the science of the fermentation process and the health benefits behind the dish. Together, attendees will prepare two types of kimchi, napa cabbage and Korean radish, accompanied by glasses of takju from local Korean rice wine producer, Hana Makgeolli. Each participant will take home their own jars of kimchi and Chef Kim will also have his cookbook, My Korea by Hooni Kim available for purchase.   

Only a single golden triangle shaped like the letter “V" will clue you in on this Indian speakeasy. Leaning into the theme quite hard, the decor literally screams roaring 20s with marble walls, bold red booths and servers decked in black and red vests. But the 1920s aesthetic isn’t the only thing to discover here, as chef and owner Hemant Mathur cooks up northern and southern Indian specialities. But its his exotic meat tasting menu that has the largest draw, with courses that include Ostrich Malai Kebab and Alligator Biryani with a cucumber raita.

Rawia Bishara has this to say about her family: “We are a kind of people that don't like to eat alone.” Growing up in Nazareth, Israel, the constant flow of people gathered around the table was a common occurrence, all drawn in by her mother's cooking. A teacher and an amazing home cook, her mother, Monira, welcomed all to her home for a taste of her Palestinian food—from hosting visiting family members to cooking meals for kids in the neighborhood. When Rawia moved to Bay Ridge, she followed the same ethos, feeding friends, family and neighbors who were entranced by the smells from her kitchen, so much so her husband nicknamed their home, “Hotel Bishara.”  After her kids left for college, she had an inkling to expand her table and start her own business. But she hesitated, remembering the message that was given to her mother and, subsequently, passed down to her: women don’t open restaurants. Still, she followed her passion, determined to fulfill her dream but her mother’s.  “I decided it's time to pursue my dream because it's not only mine—it's mine and my mom's,” said Rawia. “I thought, if I do this, I will be honoring her name, her spirit and every recipe she made for us.” Photography courtesy of Tanoreen| Falafel So in 1998, Rawia opened Tanoreen in Bay Ridge, at a time when Middle Eastern food was cosigned to falafel and shawarma. Now 25 years later, Tanoreen has pioneered Palestinian and cuisine from the Levant region. The restaurant has earned various recognition an

The latest bar to land in the West Village keeps a simple motto: Don’t be a stranger. On Tuesday, November 19, you can finally meet Dear Strangers, a Latin-inspired bar from some of New York's heavy hitters. Previously of Employees Only and Macao Trading Company, Ivan Papic, Ivan Radulovic and Bratislav Glisic are behind the bar here, bringing over 20 years of experience and hospitality know-how with them. Glisic and Radulovic also helped to open sister bar to Employees Only, The Strangers Club in Panama City, which is credited with changing the cocktail culture of the region. RECOMMENDED: The 14 best bars in NYC’s West Village Influences from across Latin America are shaken and stirred here. The Angie, for example, features gin, matcha and maracuya (a Brazilian passion fruit). Meanwhile, the Star Treatment goes down smooth with a blend of sotol, cilantro syrup, coconut milk and lime. While more of a popular cocktail in Spain than in Latin America, the bar features a dedicated section of Gin & Tonics thanks to Radulovic’s personal affinity toward them. Thumb through the menu to find traditional G&Ts to riffs on the classic, like The Hindu Times with toasted cumin, fenugreek and pomelo.  The food menu is just as rooted in Latin culture thanks to chef Diego Rodriguez. Cooking in kitchens across New York, Mexico and Latin America—including a stint at Panama's Restaurante Madrigal by Andres Madrigal—Chef Rodriguez, who consulted on the menu, traverses around the region for his fa

Earlier this year, the New York restaurant scene lost one of its greats with the passing of chef James Kent. On the edge of a burgeoning empire, Kent was behind some of New York’s finest, including Crown Shy, the Michelin-starred Saga (one of our most anticipated restaurants of 2024) and Overstory, with plenty more on the horizon. The day after his passing, the Saga Hospitality Group renamed itself Kent Hospitality, committed to carrying on his vision and practices in the hospitality sphere. The first from the recently renamed group, comes a personal project from Kent and chef Danny Garcia: Time & Tide. On October 25, Time & Tide (360 Park Avenue South) opened its doors in the Flatiron District. Referencing the proverb “Time and tide wait for no man,” the restaurant is named after a song composed by jazz bassist Charles Mingus, who was married to Kent’s grandmother. A personal tribute to his grandparents, the restaurant pulls on Kent’s childhood visiting his grandmother at her home in Sag Harbor. On one of the shelves, you’ll find a picture of a younger Kent on the water with jazz artist Roberto Ungaro. Photograph: William Jess Laird | A light installation on the wall mimics the sun pattern of Long Island’s East End Left in capable hands, chef Danny Garcia is now steering the ship at Time & Tide. The most recent winner of Top Chef, Garcia’s resume includes cheffing at The French Laundry and competing on behalf of Team USA in the international cooking competition, Bocuse d’

There are times when I forget that the rich live among us in New York. But when I see a luxe Thanksgiving experience in the city, priced at a cool $175,000, I’m quickly reminded of my tax bracket.  RECOMMENDED: These 10 excellent NYC restaurants are open Thanksgiving Living up to its tagline of “a boldly lavish hotel,” The Mark Hotel has introduced a spectacular holiday package geared toward the most luxurious among us. Just steps away from Central Park, this opulent offering is guaranteed to make this holiday one of the most memorable (and it better be for that price). Photography courtesy of The Mark Hotel| The Dining Room in the Penthouse Suite So what does $175,000 get you? It all starts with a stay in the Penthouse suite, up to 10 guests. Priced at $75,000 a night, the 10,000-square-foot space is yours, all five bedrooms, six bathrooms and four fireplaces of it, giving you plenty of space to lounge and connect or avoid those certain relatives you had to invite. The suite also has a rooftop terrace the size of an ample New York apartment, clocking in at 2,500 square feet, with views of Central Park and the city skyline.  Naturally, you won’t have to worry about cooking a Thanksgiving meal here. Chef Jean-George Vongerichten has curated a meal that will be served in the lavish dining room. The four-course meal begins with an amuse bouche of egg toast and caviar alongside appetizers served family-style—we are talking Butternut Squash Soup, Tuna Tartare and Chicories Salad

Tis the season—or at least my inbox says so. Though Thanksgiving is yet to have passed, Christmas is making it loud and clear that it’s the “HHBIC” (Head Holiday Bitch in Charge). But as I’ve gotten older, I noticed it takes more and more to get me into the spirit. Of course, I am no longer a child, and I don’t have the promise of a bearded white man breaking and entering just to give me gifts. But with chilled temps and the yearly pressure to find that perfect gift, the holidays can lean stressful over magical. Luckily, holiday bars are here to pick me right up. Every year, a crop of bars and restaurants across the city completely transform their space with ornaments, ribbons and lights, all in the spirit of spreading some holiday cheer. But there is only so much time in the year, and only so many places you can visit. So here’s a few tips on how to make the most of the holiday this year. Find the bar that matches your ho-ho-holiday freak Not all bars scream tinsel and good tithings, nor do they need to. There are plenty of options out there, and one of them is sure to fit your level of holiday cheer. If you’re looking for an all-out winter wonderland, The Dead Rabbit’s takeover of Pier 17 is where it’s at. We’re talking cocktails, ice skating, private dining cottages—the works. But if you’d rather an alpine escape over the kitsch of it all, Le Chalet's year-round apres-ski lounge hidden inside Saks Fifth Avenue may be more of your speed. Avoid midtown on December 14 Mind yo

There are over 2,000 bars in NYC that fuel the city’s nightlife. Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), an award-winning multimedia PR and marketing agency, wants to honor our vibrant scene in the first-ever New York Bartender Week.  RECOMMENDED: The 50 best bars in NYC right now This month, New York Bartender Week kicks off its inaugural fest from November 18 to 24. The week-long celebration will spotlight the bar community, with over 180 bars—including cocktail, restaurant, hotel and sports bars—participating across the city and New York State as a whole. Local distillers are also getting in on the action, with 54 local spirit brands participating. The mission? To celebrate the art of bartending and encourage tourism and economic development.  “To celebrate our agency’s 20th anniversary, as proud New Yorkers we decided to launch New York Bartender Week to show our love for our city and state,” says Hanna Lee, President and Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, in a press release. “This annual event will inspire New Yorkers and visitors alike to expand their travel destinations and explore the amazing hospitality scene across all of New York State. We will also encourage consumers to visit their favorite local bars and support their beloved bartenders and bar teams. Our mission is to bring bars, tourism and economic development together to spotlight our wonderful state and the people who make it special. It is also to salute bartending as a noble career path and celebrate its craf

Wake up, babe—The Michelin Guide added 19 new restaurants to its New York guide. Announced today, The Michelin Guide added a whopping 19 new restaurants to the New York list. The list now includes additions that range from a love letter to Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine to New York’s oldest French restaurant.  So, does that mean these 19 new restaurants will gain a coveted Michelin star or a Bib Gourmand status? Not necessarily. Throughout the year, Michelin Guide inspectors eat their way across the country, periodically adding their recommendations along the way. This year, 10 restaurants were added in April, eight more in May and 12 in September. This will be the last crop of restaurants added before the award ceremony on December 9 held at The Glasshouse in New York City.  But in the meantime, here are 19 restaurants to add to your never ending list of must-visit restaurants in New York:  Photography courtesy of Lungi| Offerings at Lungi Acru Backed by Atomix's Junghyun and Ellia Park, chef Daniel Garwood mans the kitchen at this Greenwich Village revue. Bayon Husband-and-wife owners Minh and Mandy Truong offer a taste of traditional Cambodian flavors in the Upper East Side—think Khmer noodles and banh chao crepes filled with shrimp, chicken and veggies.  Bungalow Chef Vikas Khanna’s five cheese kulcha and yogurt kebabs wrapped in a crispy kataifi pastry helped to solidify this East Village resto as a a standout.  Café Boulud Café Boulud has been reborn with executiv

“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Tuesday so you’re hearing from us each week. Last time, Food & Drink Editor Morgan Carter told us about what it was like to take part in the NYC Pizza Run. Somehow we only have two months left until the end of the year, but before you start planning 2025, I implore you to stay present—there is much to discover (eat and drink) this fall! Plenty of restaurants have opened their doors, ready to welcome us as the cool weather starts to take its hold. From an Indian speakeasy dishing up kangaroo and camel to the latest from one of Brooklyn’s beloved restaurateurs, here are a few new openings to add to your list. RECOMMENDED: Let me tell you—these are the six Broadway shows I'm most excited to see this fall 1. Borgo If Brooklynites don’t know Andrew Tarlow, they sure know his restaurants: Diner, Marlow & Sons and She Wolf Bakery, to name a few. This month, Tarlow traveled across the bridge to Nomad, opening his latest after a 10-year gap. Named Borgo, the trattoria features a wood-burning oven, a sleek black and marble bar and a plant-heavy back garden perfect for soaking up the last good rays of the season. The Chicories salad is made for sharing and the Timballo de Anelletti with braised beef cheek nestled inside is the dish to have on your table. Drink to try: Martinis come on a cart and are

Don’t let the 70 degree weather fool you, we are in the swing of the fall season. The trees have turned shades of orange and amber gold, ready for leaf peeping, and you know at least one friend who has gone apple picking already. Following the seasons, autumnal flavors have reappeared on menus—be it pumpkin and squash to cinnamon and nutmeg. But if the current warm temps are killing your cozy vibe, our cocktail of the month at Time Out Market New York will surely get you in the mood.  Introducing November’s cocktail of the month: the Apple Cider Spritz. Time Out Market’s assistant general manager Edward Gartin crafted the cocktail, inspired by the festive time of year. Served in a coupe glass, this booze-forward sipper starts with BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon and Disaronno. Keeping it local, Gartin uses Red Jacket Orchards Apple Cider sourced from the Finger Lakes Region of New York for that ultimate fall flavor. Balanced with a bit of lime juice, the cocktail is topped with a splash of prosecco and a dehydrated slice of apple to bring it all home. Stay cozy and order it at The Market's Lobby Bar or head up to the Rooftop Bar for stellar views of this amazing city we call home. Cheers!

I’ve had a few TV dinners in my day. During my teenage years, it was a common ritual to pull out a frozen tray of Stouffer’s mac and cheese, puncture the plastic sheeting to death and throw it in the microwave until it was cooked to the temperature of molten lava hot. And while at the time it was satisfiable, looking back, I wouldn’t exactly call it good. Manhattan’s latest diner is giving the TV dinner the revamp it so desperately needs plus more nostalgic eats. Next Tuesday, November 12, B&L Diner (1262 Broadway) will open its doors in Herald Square. Behind it all is cookbook author, restaurateur and Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef America alum, chef Franklin Becker. Going for a diner that is less greasy spoon, and more chef-driven, Becker cooks up classic fare while utilizing what’s fresh and in season. Like a typical diner, you can find a laundry list of items here, from Gyro Tacos and B&L Foot Long Hot Dog to a riff on a Shake ‘n Bake. Seafood you can trust is also on offer, found in the Pot of Bangs Island Mussels. But it is the TV Dinner that is sure to bring the nostalgic feels. Served on a metal tray, the portioned meal includes Turkey and Pork Meatloaf smothered in mushroom gravy complemented with string beans, mashed potatoes and a dinner roll. Even better, this dish looks like it never touched the inside of a microwave. But unlike a typical diner, you can have a glass of wine here and it will actually be good, as the international list is over 100 bottles long. Con

Chef Einat Admony’s resume includes introducing New York’s very first couscous bar, the now-shuttered Kish-Kash, feeding our lunchtime rush with fast-casual Mediterranean bowls and scratch-made pitas at taim and playing on traditional dishes across the Middle East at Balaboosta. Now, the chef is finding a new beat, literally, with her latest listening bar and cocktail lounge.  RECOMMENDED: These are the best vinyl bars in NYC Opening on November 7, Moondog (119 Ingraham Street, Brooklyn) will be the latest vinyl-forward lounge to drop in Williamsburg, joining The Last Call and Mr. Melo. All in the family, chef Einat Admony’s brother, Elon Admony, also has a hand in the concept. Naturally, Einat handles the food, this time lending her Israeli and Middle Eastern roots with Mexican. Einat’s self-dubbed Med-Mex menu leans on tacos filled with chicken shawarma and lamb mole and empanadas puffed with corn, feta and Argentinian beef. Cocktails follow suit with Jaffa Old Fashioneds stirred with añejo tequila, chocolate orange liqueur and date syrup to the Malabi with Charanda Mexican rum and pistachio orgeat, topped with a pomegranate foam.  With two decades of experience as a music producer and co-founder of house dance party ReSolute, Elon helped to curate the sound, starting with a custom-built DJ booth made of walnut wood. While listeners can take it all in at the marble bar, the laid-back outdoor patio lends plenty of space to chill with benches and picnic tables for gathering.

You may have heard of chef Chetan Shetty from his decade at Indian Accent, working both kitchens here and in Delhi, or from his work at Michelin-awarded Rania in Washington D.C. But if you don’t know him yet, you will soon because chef Shetty is back in NYC, this time preparing regional Indian fare through a modern-day lens.  RECOMMENDED: The 18 best Indian restaurants in NYC right now Photography: Todd Coleman| The Drawing Room Debuting on November 1, which coincided with the first day of Diwali, Passerine (36 East 20th Street) opened in the Flatiron District. Much like fellow Indian restaurants in New York, including Dhamaka, Semma and Bungalow, Passerine is about showcasing regional Indian cuisine that has no bounds. Meaning, no, you won’t find butter chicken here. Instead, you will find unexpected dishes, seasoned with spice blends personally grounded and shipped by chef Shetty's mother in Pune, India. Taking over the former Sona space, the 65-seat restaurant is divided into two sections—the drawing room and the dining room. The drawing room invites with a moody floral wallpaper and couches for snacking on small plates and sipping cocktails. Larger appetites can walk past the bar to enter the dining room, painted a dark emerald green with wooden elements, rust-colored leather chairs and tan dining lamps overlooking it all.   No matter where you sit, chef Shetty has created a menu aiming to entice and surprise. Take the Scallion Uttapam found on the small plates menu. A